Spooky Eyeball Fudge Brownies Recipe
These Spooky Eyeball Fudge Brownies are a festive Halloween treat combining rich, moist fudge brownies topped with a creamy chocolate fudge layer and creepy candy eyeballs for a fun and spooky presentation. Perfect for Halloween parties or themed gatherings, these brownies deliver indulgent chocolate flavor with a playful twist.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and stovetop melting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Brownie Base
- 1 box fudge brownie mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 egg
Fudge Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon chocolate extract
Decoration
- Candy eyeballs (quantity as desired)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the brownies.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, combine the fudge brownie mix, water, oil, and egg. Mix everything well until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Line Baking Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper to prevent sticking and make for easy removal of brownies.
- Bake Brownies: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Brownies: Remove the brownies from the oven and leave them in the pan to cool completely, ensuring a firm base for the fudge topping.
- Melt Fudge Topping: Bring a small pot with 2 inches of water to a boil over the stove. Place a heatproof metal or glass bowl on top of the pot, ensuring it does not touch the water. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk into the bowl, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the chocolate extract to the melted fudge mixture to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Apply Topping: Pour the melted chocolate fudge evenly over the cooled brownies in the pan.
- Decorate: While the fudge is still wet, top the brownies with candy eyeballs in a fun, spooky pattern.
- Set Fudge: Allow the fudge topping to cool and set completely for at least 2 to 3 hours at room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the candy eyeballs with other Halloween-themed candy decorations if preferred.
- Make sure the brownies are completely cooled before adding the fudge layer to prevent it from melting and becoming uneven.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of sea salt on top of the fudge layer before it sets.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- If you prefer a thicker fudge layer, you can double the fudge topping ingredients accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/16th of the recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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